Design services

Whether you come to us with a plan, an inspired sketch, or just an idea, our award winning design team will work with you to maximize all aspects of your design. With consideration for your home site or existing home, we seek to understand your current and future needs. In seeking to maximize the value of your investment we will educate you on options and their cost implications and work with you to make the best decisions.

Listening is a critical part of the design process. While our design team works collaboratively, you will be paired with one designer to lead you through this process. Through the design process we will hear what you say and don’t say about your needs and desires and respond to the existing conditions to develop an appropriate solution.

As the design gets more refined we will focus in on the details that make your project interesting. We work with state of the art design software that makes communication between client and homeowner even easier, as options and suggestions can be explored digitally and seen in realistic 3-D renderings before decisions are made. This software also aids us in reducing the potential for any overlooked detail and allows the opportunity for second thoughts before we begin construction.

This is also the time you will begin to work with our selections coordinator to determine the finishes, fixtures, cabinetry, etc. Though our design fees are billed per hour, there is no additional charge for our selections coordinator service. In the end our goal is to create a design that stays within budget and exceeds your expectations.

...the addition is beautiful and looks like it was part of the house as originally built. It really looks fantastic!...…We are enjoying the new space a great deal – and as usual, working with you and Shelter was great.